builder

[ bil-der ]

noun

1. a person who builds.
2. a person who constructs buildings under contract or as a speculation.
3. a substance, as an abrasive or filler, added to soaps or other cleaning agents to increase their effectiveness.

builder

/ ˈbɪldə /

noun

1. a person who builds, esp one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings
2. a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive

Other Words From

• under·builder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of builder¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, builder is from the Middle English word bildere. See build, -er ¹

Example Sentences

“The closing argument was basic and it worked: The country is broken. I’m a builder. I will fix it,” a senior Trump campaign advisor told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

A builder has been jailed for claiming that he had fought for the Wagner Group in Ukraine, while brandishing a knife at a Viking re-enactment event.

From BBC

Paul Jones, our prosthetics builder, made such a great doll.

From Los Angeles Times

The first two years covers the builder warranty period, in which the builder is responsible for rectifying problems arising from their failure to meet requirements.

From BBC

By the early 20th Century, Harland and Wolff dominated global shipbuilding and had become the most prolific builder of ocean liners in the world.

From BBC

Related Words

• architect
• artisan
• contractor
• inventor
• maker
• manufacturer
• producer